Minuteman III Health and Safety Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
This bill, the Minuteman III Health and Safety Act, would require the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs to arrange for a review of the health and safety conditions at facilities associated with the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile system. The review would be conducted by the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
The review would independently examine the Air Force's prior cancer study, assess occupational hazards and toxic substances, and compare cancer rates among Minuteman III personnel with other Air Force members. It would also evaluate current and past environmental surveillance, as well as policies and technologies for preventing hazards and reducing exposure to toxic substances, including personal protective equipment and medical screening. The review would conclude with recommendations for the Department of Defense.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 17, 2026, and was referred to the Committee on Armed Services. If enacted, the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine would have 18 months to submit a report on its findings to Congress.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10485 do?
- This bill, the Minuteman III Health and Safety Act, would require the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs to arrange for a review of the health and safety conditions at facilities associated with the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile system. The review would be conducted by the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The review would independently examine the Air Force's prior cancer study, assess occupational hazards and toxic substances, and compare cancer rates among Minuteman III personnel with other Air Force members. It would also evaluate current and past environmental surveillance, as well as policies and technologies for preventing hazards and reducing exposure to toxic substances, including personal protective equipment and medical screening. The review would conclude with recommendations for the Department of Defense. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 17, 2026, and was referred to the Committee on Armed Services. If enacted, the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine would have 18 months to submit a report on its findings to Congress.
- Has H.R. 10485 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10485. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10485?
- H.R. 10485 was sponsored by Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10485?
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (17 Sep 2026).
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